Akshay is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #865 in 2003 with 23 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 51 births ranking #406. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 54.9%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 13,023 boys born was named Akshay. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.